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The 2024 Design Awards Event
We’re celebrating 15 award winning projects, as well as the Trustee’s Awards for Excellence and the President’s Awards at the historic Millennium Biltmore Hotel, Downtown Los Angeles, followed by a special social event with food and drinks in the stunning ballroom of the Biltmore Hotel. Tickets to the Awards Ceremony and the post-awards reception are $225 for members and $250 and available here (discounted to $175 if you’re attending our Annual Conference – combo packages available on our conference page)
Sacramento African American Experience Project
Lead Architect, Engineer, or Designer
Ruth Todd – Page & Turnbull
Project Co-Director
Carson Anderson – City of Sacramento
Project Co-Director
Sean de Courcy – City of Sacramento
Project Principal
Ruth Todd – Page & Turnbull
Project Lead
Clare Flynn – Page & Turnbull
Project Partner
Dan Fontenot – Shiloh Baptist Church
Project Partner
Daniel Hahn – Shiloh Baptist Church
Project Manager
Chrsitina Dikas – Page & Turnbull
Project Support Staff
Henry Feuss – City of Sacramento
Project Outreach Manager
Kelly Rivias – Page & Turnbull
Project Outreach Manager
Lynette Hall – Page & Turnbull
Project Partner
William Burg – Preservation Sacramento
Sacramento African American Experience Project
Sacramento African American Experience Project is one of fifteen winners honored with the 2024 Preservation Design Award. This project was a recipient in the Cultural Heritage, Intangible Assets, Trustees Award for Excellence category. Award recipients are selected by a jury of top professionals in the fields of architecture, engineering, planning, and history, as well as renowned architecture critics and journalists. Tickets and sponsorship options are available at californiapreservation.org/programs/awards/.
About Sacramento African American Experience Project
The African American Experience (AAE) project in Sacramento is a multifaceted initiative aimed at acknowledging racial injustice, documenting Black history, and challenging misinformation. Funded by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, the project produced a historic context statement, 41 oral histories, and identified 53 historic resources significant to the Black community. With the support of community partners and stipends, the project engaged diverse voices in the preservation process. Public outreach events, media coverage, and a comprehensive website fostered community involvement. The AAE project lays the groundwork for future research, exhibits, and potential contributions to reparations efforts. Its impact extends beyond the city limits, offering a model for preserving and celebrating African American history in the greater Sacramento region. The collaborative effort involved city staff, community volunteers, subject matter experts, and key partnerships to create a lasting and meaningful contribution to the understanding and preservation of Black heritage in Sacramento.
About CPF and the Awards
The California Preservation Awards are a statewide hallmark, showcasing the best in historic preservation. The awards ceremony includes the presentation of the Preservation Design Awards and the President’s Awards, bringing together hundreds of people each year to share and celebrate excellence in preservation.
The California Preservation Foundation (CPF), a 501c3 nonprofit, was incorporated in 1978. We now support a national network of more than 36,000 members and supporters. Click here to learn how you can become a member.